Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals using a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible option.